Rates, Policies & FAQs

Deposit and Cancellation Policies

To secure a reservation, we require a full, non-refundable deposit due to the special nature of the lodging experience. If your plans change and you cancel your reservation at least six weeks prior to your arrival date, 75% of your deposit will be refunded. If you cancel more than three weeks in advance of check-in, 50% of your deposit will be refunded. Reservation cancellations fewer than 3 weeks in advance of scheduled arrival are non-refundable.

Infrequently, weather and seas may prohibit safe crossing, requiring cancellations on short notice. If this occurs, we will either help you re-book for another date or help find alternative shore-side lodging. The island may not be accessible in adverse winds and/or tides. In the event your stay is cancelled due to dangerous weather conditions, your deposit is fully refunded.

If you get stranded at the lighthouse because of weather? Well, you get a FREE night at the lighthouse, of course! You may call your boss and explain why you cannot get to work! It’s a great memory and will become an often retold legend!

Scary Warning

Maine’s coast is rugged, and The Cuckolds is a rugged place. The ocean can be quite rough and the tides are big, rising 10-13 feet twice a day. Be aware of this when walking on the rocks. A peaceful moment could turn into a drench of spray or worse! Take caution against wandering a little too close to incoming surf. Waves have been known to carry off some pretty good sized people in this part of Maine!

Safety & Access. All visitors are required to sign waivers before boarding our launch or stepping ashore at the Cuckolds. This rugged island is not ADA accessible. If you need a cane, walker, or wheelchair, or have balance or sure-footedness issues, we recommend that you access Cuckolds information online and/or by visiting off-island exhibits that are currently under development. For safety purposes, children under 12 are not permitted on the island. Day visitors age 12-18 must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 18 are not permitted as overnight guests. All visitors must sign our “scary warning” waiver.

Participation Authorization, Release and Waiver of Liability

In consideration for participating in the Cuckolds Rescue; visiting Cuckolds Islands and the historic Cuckolds Fog Signal and Light Station; or staying at the Inn at Cuckolds Lighthouse, during ____________________. I assume responsibility for all my actions while at the Cuckolds Island, Newagen Seaside Inn facilities, traveling to and/or from these facilities, or engaging in any cultural, recreational, educational or overnight activity associated with these historic properties or related enterprises, and/or Cuckolds Light staff and volunteers.

Furthermore, I hereby release the Cuckolds Fog Signal and Light Station Council, the Inn and Cuckolds Lighthouse, its Board of Directors, and their officers, employees and agents and volunteers for any loss, personal injury, accident, misfortune or damage to myself or my property, with the understanding that reasonable precautions shall be taken to ensure the health and safety of myself and my property.

I, the undersigned, am at least 18 years of age or I am the parent or guardian of a participant who is less than 18 years of age. I have read this Participation Authorization, Release and Waiver of Liability and understand its terms. I execute it voluntarily and with full knowledge of its significance.

The Inn at Cuckolds Lighthouse observes the “Fair Housing” and “Equal Opportunity” requirements of Federal and state Law that prohibit discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, national origin, or familial status in nearly all aspects of housing transactions, including the sale, rental, lease, and financing of housing. Accordingly, the Inn at Cuckolds Lighthouse will not discriminate in any reservation or practice, education program, educational activity and housing on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, national origin, familial status, genetic information, or veteran status.

Note that the Inn at Cuckolds Lighthouse’s commitment to equal opportunity includes nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity and expression.

The Inn at Cuckolds Lighthouse complies with the American with Disabilities Act through indirect, programmatic off-site, alternative measures required by its remote setting and the preservation of the historic character of the Island setting.